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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,304.67, 238,998.65 and 59,465.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,304.67, 238,998.65 and 59,465.73 is: 89,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,304.67 : 238,998.65 = 59,465.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,304.67/238,998.65 = 59,465.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,304.67x = 238,998.65 × 59,465.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,304.67x = 14,212,228,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212,228,780.31/159,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,214.14

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